Definitions for abracadabra
ˌæb rə kəˈdæb rəabra·cadabra

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. abracadabranoun

   gibberish and nonsense

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. abracadabranoun

   A mystical word or collocation of letters from kabbalism, said to ward off disease or disaster.

2. abracadabranoun

   Complicated technicalities, jargon that one does not understand much if at all.

   I don't know all the theoretical abracadabra about how it works, I'm only its pilot.

3. abracadabrainterjection

   Used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ABRACADABRA

   A superstitious charm against agues.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Abracadabra

   Abracadabra is a magic word, historically used as an incantation on amulets and common today in stage magic.

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1. abracadabra

   Abracadabra is a term often used by magicians as a traditional magical incantation or phrase. It is commonly associated with tricks or illusions that involve sleight of hand or misdirection. The word itself does not have a specific meaning but has become synonymous with magic and conjuring.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Abracadabranoun

   a mystical word or collocation of letters written as in the figure. Worn on an amulet it was supposed to ward off fever. At present the word is used chiefly in jest to denote something without meaning; jargon

2. Etymology: [L. Of unknown origin.]

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1. Abracadabra

   Abracadabra is an incantation used as a magic word in stage magic tricks, and historically was believed to have healing powers when inscribed on an amulet. The word is thought to have its origin in the Aramaic language, but numerous, conflicting folk etymologies are associated with it. Many consider that the word “Abracadabra” is actually a Hebrew phrase meaning “I create what I speak.”

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Abracadabra

   ab-ra-ka-dab′ra, n. a cabbalistic word, written in successive lines, each shorter by a letter than the one above it, till the last letter A formed the apex of a triangle. It was worn as a charm for the cure of diseases. Now used generally for a spell or conjuring word: mere gibberish. [First found in 2d-cent. poem (Præcepta de Medicina) by Q. Serenus Sammonicus; further origin unknown.]

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1. abracadabra

   Song lyrics by abracadabra -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by abracadabra on the Lyrics.com website.

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1. • Gibberish

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce abracadabra?

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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How to say abracadabra in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of abracadabra in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of abracadabra in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=abracadabra
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Abracadabra
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=abracadabra
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abracadabra
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abracadabra
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=abracadabra
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=abracadabra
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=abracadabra